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The Guard (2011)

“The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here.”

7.0/10 · 1,462 votes 1h 36m r ActionComedyThrillerCrime

#64 of 249 films from 2011 #666 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Michael McDonagh · Written by John Michael McDonagh

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Overview

When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.

Cast

Brendan Gleesonas Sergeant Gerry Boyle
Don Cheadleas FBI agent Wendell Everett
Liam Cunninghamas Francis Sheehy
Mark Strongas Clive Cornell
Katarina Časas Gabriela McBride
David Wilmotas Liam O'Leary
Rory Keenanas Garda Aidan McBride
Laurence Kinlanas Photographer
Dominique McElligottas Aoife O'Carroll
Sarah Greeneas Sinead Mulligan
Fionnula Flanaganas Eileen Boyle
Gary Lydonas Garda Inspector Gerry Stanton
Mícheál Óg Laneas Eugene Moloney
Mark O'Halloranas Garda No. 1

Facts

Release dateJuly 7, 2011
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$19,560,274 (3.3× budget)
IMDbtt1540133

More from John Michael McDonagh

CalvaryCalvary2014 · ★ 7.1 · 1h 41m

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Questions

How long is The Guard?
The Guard runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Guard worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,462 votes, which places it #64 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 75%) and #666 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Guard?
The Guard was directed by John Michael McDonagh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Calvary (2014).
Who stars in The Guard?
Brendan Gleeson as Sergeant Gerry Boyle; Don Cheadle as FBI agent Wendell Everett; Liam Cunningham as Francis Sheehy; Mark Strong as Clive Cornell; Katarina Čas as Gabriela McBride; David Wilmot as Liam O'Leary.
What is The Guard rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Guard?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/87222.

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